Dr. Julie Louise Fierro MD, MPH
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3401 Civic Center Blvd 9nw63 Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Julie Fierro practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fierro treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
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